Why do people say normal choclate is poisonous to dogs???Its not true!!!?

Answer 1

no chocoloate is poisonous to dogs, only poinosnous chocolate which is poisonous to everyone, it's just a stupid urban myth

Answer 2

It turns out that, for dogs, a chemical in chocolate called theobromine is the source of the problem. Theobromine is similar to caffeine. According to this page, theobromine is toxic to a dog when it ingests between 100 and 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.

Different types of chocolate contain different amounts of theobromine: It would take 20 ounces of milk chocolate to kill a 20-pound dog, but only 2 ounces of baker's chocolate or 6 ounces of semisweet chocolate. It is not that hard for a dog to get into something like an Easter basket full of chocolate eggs and bunnies and gobble up a pound or two of chocolate. If the dog is small, that could be deadly.

It turns out that chocolate poisoning is actually not as unusual as it sounds. For a human being, caffeine is toxic at levels of 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (see this page). That's the same as for dogs! Humans generally weigh a lot more than dogs, but small children can get into trouble with caffeine or chocolate if they consume too much of it. Infants are especially vulnerable because they don't eliminate caffeine from the bloodstream nearly as quickly as adults.

Answer 3

HOW many times have you heard someone confess that they love chocolate themselves and sometimes give their dog a few pieces although they have heard that it is not good for dogs and could make them sick?
That is, unfortunately, quite a common occurrence but the truth is that you are not doing your dog any favours as far as health is concerned. Chocolate contains theobromine, a toxicant responsible for causing canine illness. Signs of theobrimine poisoning include vomiting, excessive thirst, diarrhoea, restlessness and agitation.
These signs usually develop in six to eight hours. Kidney damage, seizures, heart rhythm irregularities and death may result, in severe cases. There is no real antidote for a theobromine overdose. Support and care can be given, and vomiting can be induced if the poisoning is recognised early enough. Obviously the best course of action is not to feed your dog chocolate to begin with and to be sure to hide your own chocolate stash so your dog can't help himself!
Luckily this seems to be what usually happens - human owners with a chocoholic habit do not want their dog to find and demolish their stores, so are generally careful about where they keep them. Perhaps the biggest danger could be from visitors or children who may leave chocolate they have brought with them, or been given, in an accessible place, such as on a coffee table.
White chocolate, however, follows different rules. Some dog treats are available dipped in white chocolate. Is this safe?
The answer is yes. Regular dark chocolate is made from cacao beans, the source of high levels of theobromine, a caffeine-like substance. White chocolate, on the other hand, is made from cocoa butter, which is safe for dogs.
The amount of theobromine in powdered cocoa varies, but it can be quite high. Usually, the darker the chocolate the higher the theobromine content. The amount of caffeine in different chocolate products is also extremely variable. For example, unsweetened baking chocolate reputedly has up to 10 times the caffeine of milk chocolate.
This means that as an after-dinner snack or supper treat, white chocolate is less likely to keep you awake half the night than dark chocolate. So what about the chocolate nibbles made especially for dogs - do they contain theobromine? The answer here is no. Manufacturers have formulated them to contain extra vitamins and minerals and to have various added qualities.

Answer 4

Normal chocolate isn't as poisonous, but it is still poisonous non the less. Bakers chocolate is the worst. But why would you give them any. Would you give your child a little bit of rat poison just because a little won't kill them, only give them the runs or make them vomit. You're logic makes no sense to me. Why risk it. Not only that, the more you give chocolate to them, the more they crave it. Maybe one day when you're not home they may find a stash of chocolate, and instead of just eating one or two pieces that you allow them to have, they eat the whole 1 pound bag and die, or at the very least, get very sick, wouldn't you feel bad then?
Just stick to the dog treats, you'll both be happier for it.

Answer 5

It is not the chocolate itself that is poison to dogs it is the theobromine that is in the chocolate. It will not poison the dog in one bite of chocolate but if it eats quite a bit of it it can. You really need to do the research before you kill your dog by feeding it chocolate since you think it is a myth. It takes more than a bite or two to poison the dog, but it can and will harm it.

Answer 6

Actually chocolate is poisonous to dogs. It's the fact that a dog has to ingest a certain amount of chocolate per lb. of body weight. Ask any veterinarian. It might not end up fatal but it really can hurt your dog. You wouldn't want your kid eating something that would make it miserable and sick would you or that could actually fatally hurt it.

Answer 7

It turns out that, for dogs, a chemical in chocolate called theobromine is the source of the problem. Theobromine is similar to caffeine. According to this page, theobromine is toxic to a dog when it ingests between 100 and 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.

Different types of chocolate contain different amounts of theobromine: It would take 20 ounces of milk chocolate to kill a 20-pound dog, but only 2 ounces of baker's chocolate or 6 ounces of semisweet chocolate. It is not that hard for a dog to get into something like an Easter basket full of chocolate eggs and bunnies and gobble up a pound or two of chocolate. If the dog is small, that could be deadly.

It turns out that chocolate poisoning is actually not as unusual as it sounds. For a human being, caffeine is toxic at levels of 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (see this page). That's the same as for dogs! Humans generally weigh a lot more than dogs, but small children can get into trouble with caffeine or chocolate if they consume too much of it. Infants are especially vulnerable because they don't eliminate caffeine from the bloodstream nearly as quickly as adults.

So, dont feed it to your dog.............

Answer 8

My dog ate a bunch of chocolate last weekend and I had to research this very quickly. Thankfully, he did not eat enough to do much damage, but it could have gone the other way, too. I have 2 friends whose dogs died because of eating a bunch of chocolate. Just a bite or two will not be bad, but it is wise to know how much is too much.

The main problem of chocolate for dogs is the caffeine and theobromine in the chocolate.

The average lethal dose of caffeine and theobromine in dogs are approximately 140 mg/kg and 250 to 500 mg/kg, respectively.
However, ingestion of 1 oz/kg of milk chocolate is believed to be
enough to cause clinical signs of toxicosis in dogs.
A milk chocolate dose of approximately 2 oz/kg (0.2 oz/kg of baking chocolate) could be lethal to dogs.
Another extremely important hazard of chocolate ingestion is the
potential for pancreatitis resulting from the high fat content in various types of chocolate

Type of chocolate - Caffeine / Theobromine content
White chocolate (1 oz) 0.85 mg / 0.2 mg
Milk chocolate (1 oz) 6 mg / 44–56 mg
Semisweet chocolate (1 oz) 22 mg / 238 mg
Baking chocolate (1 oz) 35–47 mg / 393 mg
Cocoa 5–42 mg/oz / 130–737 mg/oz

Thankfully, all turned out well with my dog. If your dog eats too much chocolate, better make him throw up within 2-3 hours of eating it. If you need to make him throw up, give him 2 tablespoons of Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) and wait. He should throw it up within 10-15 minutes.

Answer 9

hi people say it because it is true. Chocolate contains theobromine. A naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it's the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs.

So please dont give your dog any, you could kill him/her.

Answer 10

Yes it is....in some dogs I guess. My Chihuahua is highly allergic to it....he gave me quite a scare when he got into some chocolate laying around. However, I used to have a cocker spaniel and I would ALWAYS give her chocolate and it never did anything to her. But overall yes it is poisonous to dogs.

Answer 11

Chocolate IS poisonous for dogs and cats!